Media releases

Kempsey’s 56 new bridges secure a safer future for the shire More than half of the timber bridges in Kempsey Shire have been replaced by stronger, safer concrete bridges in a little under three years through an ambitious Council project supported by the NSW and Australian governments. 

Massive crane installed to help build community hub Construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay City Centre community hub is full steam ahead, with a new crane installed this week.

Delivering improved community facilities in Eden The Albanese Government continues to invest in high impact local projects across the Bega Valley through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).

Inglewood community infrastructure upgrade complete The Australian Government continues to partner with local governments across Western Australia to get high-priority community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of the Greek Macedonian Association Cl

Truly local bridge opens to traffic at Little Hartley A new road bridge at the centre of the Great Western Highway upgrade at Little Hartley is now open to traffic.

Apex Park Inclusive Playspace complete The Albanese and Malinauskas governments continue to partner with local governments across South Australia to get high-priority community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of the Apex Park Inclusive

Cruickshank Reserve upgrades making waves One of the latest projects delivered by the Australian Government, in partnership with the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters, is making a huge impact in the Maylands community in South Australia.

More locals win contracts for Hervey Bay City Centre Works on the new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub– a key project under the Hinkler Regional Deal, have gone underground, with excavation underway for the basement car park.

Albanese Government delivers funding boost to councils for local roads The Albanese Government is making local roads safer with $4.4 billion available under the Roads to Recovery program over the next five years.

Budget boost for Great Western Highway As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to improving regional road networks across Central West NSW, $116 million will be invested in the Coxs River Road Upgrade at Little Hartley, through the 2024-25 Federal Budget.

Federal Budget boost for Shoalhaven roads The Albanese Government continues to invest in critical road safety upgrades across the Shoalhaven, with a major boost in funding through the 2024-25 Budget.

Securing the delivery of the Mount Ousley Interchange The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments remain committed to delivering the Mount Ousley Interchange along the M1 Princes Motorway, which will improve the safety and commute time of this busy road network in the Il

Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub on the way Tasmania’s largest multi-purpose community sporting and recreation facility is a step closer, with the tender for main construction works now awarded for the Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub – a key commitment of the $603 million Launcest

Twelve Apostles precinct redevelopment moves ahead The Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is moving towards construction phase with the search now on for the right builder to bring the much-anticipated Visitor Experience Centre to life – backed by the Albanese

Investment to deliver a future made in Australia The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to responsibly invest in and deliver nationally significant, nation-shaping projects for Australia.